Hatred Dressed in Virtue

Individuals often justify their hatred through personal narratives that cast themselves as heroic figures overcoming adversity. This tendency leads to a blind spot where the hate remains invisible, as the emotional pain of past experiences colors perceptions of entire groups. Instead of acknowledging biases, people cling to the righteousness of their stories, using them to justify negative feelings toward others, regardless of the direction of that hatred. This phenomenon highlights a universal pattern in which one's struggles are transformed into a narrative that maintains a sense of virtue, ultimately perpetuating division and misunderstanding across various social contexts.